Background Challenging behaviour is frequently associated with the presence of intellectual
disability. If not effectively treated, chronic challenging behaviour can negatively impact a …

This paper provides information about the prevalence and topography of self-injurious
behavior in children and adults with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability …

Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been identified as a risk marker for self‐
injurious behaviour. In this study we aimed to describe the prevalence, topography and …

Self‐injurious behavior (SIB) is maintained by automatic reinforcement in roughly 25% of
cases. Automatically reinforced SIB typically has been considered a single functional …

Topic Evidence‐based treatment of non‐suicidal self‐injury (NSSI) in adolescents. Purpose
To review the evidence base supporting current interventions for NSSI. Sources Used P ub …

Current practice guidelines suggest that the assessment and treatment of challenging
behavior should consist of conducting a functional behavior assessment following the onset …

Background Self‐injurious behaviours (SIB) are highly prevalent in individuals with autism
spectrum disorders (ASD) and have deleterious effects on the individual and their …

Before the 1990s, research on the early identification and prevention of severe behavior
disorders (SBDs), such as aggression, self-injury, and stereotyped behavior, among young …

Background Self‐injurious behaviour is shown by a significant minority of children with
developmental delay and has a substantial impact on child and carer wellbeing …

Background A risk informed, early intervention strategy for self-injurious, aggressive and
destructive behaviours in children with severe intellectual disability is gaining support. The …